Rodheim vor der Höhe

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Civic heraldry of Germany - Deutsche Wappen (Gemeindewappen/Kreiswappen)

RODHEIM VOR DER HÖHE

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Wetteraukreis (until 1972 Friedberg-Hessen)
Incorporated into : 1972 Rosbach vor der Höhe

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1961 and are based on the oldest known seal of the village, dating from the late 16^th century. The upper half shows the bars of the Counts of Rieneck, Lords of Rodheim until 1559. They were succeeded by the Counts of Hanau, whose arms (chevrons) are shown in the upper left corner. The lower part symbolises the fortifications of Rodheim in the 16th and 17^th century.